Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
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Overall, Rutgers has a very strong Jewish community with a large variety of Jewish programming, events, and support. While there are sporadic flareups with on-campus Anti-Israel groups, for the most part Rutgers feels like a safe environment to continue as a Jewish student.
Rutgers has one of the largest Chabad Houses out of all American universities and understandably has a strong presence on campus. The Rutgers Hillel is also a strong and visible force on campus, and boasts a beautiful building and center for Jewish life.
While walking around outside with a kippah and tzitzis poses no danger, several students have unfortunately become victims of hate crimes walking the streets and lecture halls of Rutgers.
Kosher food is almost exclusively available via Chabad, of which the food is “consistently solid.” Though, if you are looking for alternative sources the nearest place would be Highland Park—just across the river with several kosher restaurants.
All who make the effort to be a member of Rutgers’ Jewish community will find a vibrant and resilient community that provides a familiar yet fresh Jewish community on campus.
While daily minyanim are occasionally not possible due to early morning classes, by and large, both Chabad and Mesorah-JLIC community have daily Shacharis-Mincha-Maariv.